@Lynn posted:Squirrels eat out our baigan..
—insects eat out leaves from seim n bora n poi so i told hubby to stop planting these.
We have too much shade in our yard..the karaila tree bore 2 last yr..hahaha n the ochro trees had 1 ochro each ,
—-the plum tomatoes r growing..but they r so low to the ground, i worry that they might drop on the actual soil by the time they r ripe.
I made a powder from dried habanero. I sprinkled on the baigan and at the base of the baigan plants. I sprinkled some at the top of the fence. This works for me.
In the evening, I water the seim with Dawn + veg oil and spray under the leaves. My Ochro was not growing. So I moved them and watering them with lemon water since they need acid and I can see some progress.
With Karela, pick one flower and go around and touch the other flowers. This will trick the plant into producing fruits. Remember to pollinate the ones with baby Karelas.
With the plum tomatoes, cut pieces of cardboard and place them under the fruits so that they don't touch the soil. Feed them with egg shells or mix "tums" in water and give them a drink. The calcium will prevent the fruit from rotting at the bottom.
Poi will love the shade.